Chief Executive Officer Billy Abbott played by Jason Thompson
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Inspiration
Jason Thompson suits up for The Young and the Restless.
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Who is your biggest inspiration?
My parents have always been big inspirations for me. I have two kids now. So when I see the the sacrifices they made for me to have the opportunities that I have now, I'm doubly inspired.
All about Billy
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott and Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott on Y&R.
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Watch is all about television's hottest shows. Tell us about The Young and the Restless and your character Billy Abbott. How has he evolved over the years?
Yeah Billy is a pretty reckless dude. He's kind of all over the place all the time, which is super fun to play. I'm excited to go to work every day.
My character has had big couple of years. He has a gambling addiction, then fell off the wagon, and had to get his life back!
Time with the kids
Jason Thompson, wife Paloma Jonas, daughter Rome Coco, and son Bowie Banjo attend a charity event.
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What do you like to do when not filming Y&R?
I still play hockey. I surf. I have two kids so my time is pretty full with that.
First day
Jason Thompson in one of his first scenes as Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless.
Photo Credit: Sean Smith/JPI Studios.
Do you remember your first day on the Y&R set?
I do. I spent it in a hospital bed because my character was in a coma.
Becoming an actor
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott and Amelia Heinle as Victoria Nicole Newman on Y&R.
Photo Credit: Howard Wise/JPI Studios.
Why did you decide to become an actor?
I love telling stories. I love to be able to do that. The medium of storytelling and television and acting is an amazing thing to try and share with people, it's a sense of connection that brings me joy.
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Bily Abbott
Jason Thompson playing character Billy Abbott on the #1 Daytime drama The Young and the Restless.
Photo Credit:Howard Wise/JPI Studios.
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